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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) based in Kolkata, West Bengal. The team is co-owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her spouse Jay Mehta. The team is currently captained by Eoin Morgan and coached by Brendon McCullum.
KKR has won the IPL title twice, in 2012 and 2014, and has been a consistent performer in the tournament. The team is known for its aggressive style of play, both in batting and bowling. The team's core batting unit includes players like Andre Russell, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Eoin Morgan. The team also has a good bowling attack, with Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakravarthy forming the core of the bowling lineup.
KKR has been known for its shrewd recruitment in the IPL, with the team consistently unearthing new talent and giving them a platform to shine. Some of the notable players who have represented KKR in the past include Gautam Gambhir, Chris Lynn, and Robin Uthappa.
KKR plays its home matches at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, which has a capacity of over 68,000 spectators. The team has a strong fan base in Kolkata and is known for its passionate support.